Work where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Direct Care Counselor For over years St Vincentrsquos Special Needs Services SVSNS has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs such as cerebral palsy acute brain injury neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders Each year more than children adults and their families receive services from the organizationJob Summarybull Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person centeredplans individual needsrequests and daily household operationsResponsibilitiesbull Supervises trains andor assists client in accordance with the person centered plan including personal care recreation and reinforcement of individual habiliation objectivesbull Assures clients personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and ingood order including wheel chair clothing and living space Plans schedules and transports clients to work appointments and community activitiesbull Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physiciansandor health care professionalsbull Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritionalhabits and adherence to prescribed dietsbull Effective communication oral written and electronic skillsbull Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of the sitebull Assists individuals to meet their physical emotional spiritual developmentalhealth and safety needsbull Adapts positively to fast paced changing environmentbull Maintain required licenses certifications and trainingsbull Completes all related paperwork for mandatory compliance with DDS and other related agenciesWork where every moment mattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Direct Care Counselor For over years St Vincentrsquos Special Needs Services SVSNS has been a trusted provider of specialized services for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs such as cerebral palsy acute brain injury neuromuscular disorders and autism spectrum disorders Each year more than children adults and their families receive services from the organizationJob Summarybull Provides informal training and direct care to clients based on person centeredplans individual needsrequests and daily household operationsResponsibilitiesbull Supervises trains andor assists client in accordance with the person centered plan including personal care recreation and reinforcement of individual habiliation objectivesbull Assures clients personal property and adaptive equipment is clean and ingood order including wheel chair clothing and living space Plans schedules and transports clients to work appointments and community activitiesbull Documents routine medications and treatments as prescribed by physiciansandor health care professionalsbull Assists individuals with meal preparation and encourages good nutritionalhabits and adherence to prescribed dietsbull Effective communication oral written and electronic skillsbull Assists in all duties essential to the operational needs of the sitebull Assists individuals to meet their physical emotional spiritual developmentalhealth and safety needsbull Adapts positively to fast paced changing environmentbull Maintain required licenses certifications and trainingsbull Completes all related paperwork for mandatory compliance with DDS and other related agenciesLicensure Certification Registrationbull Required Credentialsbull Licensed Drivers License credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datebull One or more of the followingbull Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Red Crossobtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer datebull Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart AssociationAHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateWork Experiencebull year experience assisting individuals with disabilities or completion of Human Services training program preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentLicensure Certification Registrationbull Required Credentialsbull Licensed Drivers License credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles obtained prior to hire date or job transfer datebull One or more of the followingbull Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Red Crossobtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer datebull Certified Heart Saver AED credentialed from the American Heart AssociationAHA obtained within Months days of hire date or job transfer dateWork Experiencebull year experience assisting individuals with disabilities or completion of Human Services training program preferredWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment